nounπShareAn approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid."The whalers had been operating in the contested waters off the island with sanction from the Japanese government."politicsgovernmentlawstatenationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body."The United States enacted a new round of sanctions against the apartheid regime of South Africa."politicsgovernmentnationlaweconomyworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above."The employee handbook clearly lists the sanctions for violating company policy, including warnings, suspension, and termination. "lawgovernmentpoliticsstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ratify; to make valid."The school principal will sanction the new student club if enough students show interest. "governmentpoliticslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give official authorization or approval to; to countenance."The principal sanctions field trips to the museum if the teachers submit detailed safety plans. "politicsgovernmentlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions."The teacher will sanction students who cheat on the exam by giving them a failing grade. "politicsgovernmentworldstatelawnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
